Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening

Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed during a liturgical rite held in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 26, at 8:00 PM. Read all Read More

Correspondent gives update from St. Peter’s Square

Our correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov gives us an overview of the atmosphere here at the Vatican following the translation of Pope Francis’ body from Casa Santa Marta into St. Peter’s… Read More

Cardinal Reina leads Rosary at the Basilica of St Mary Major

On Wednesday evening Cardinal Baldassare Reina leads the Rosary at Saint Mary Major, the third Rosary prayed in memory of Pope Francis at the papal Basilica. Read all Read More

Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

Cardinals present in Rome gather for the second General Congregation and approve the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis. Read all… Read More

Novemdiales: The schedule for the nine days of mourning

The Pope’s funeral Mass will mark the beginning of an ancient custom of having nine consecutive days of mourning, which will be marked by Eucharistic celebrations held in suffrage for… Read More

Pope Francis: A Joyful Easter even when all is not well

The news of the death of Pope Francis came like a sharp wave to break our celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Easter Monday. Death during a festivity tends… Read More

Alistair Dutton: Pope’s greatest legacy was ‘his authencity and love for the poorest’

Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Alistair Dutton recounts Pope Francis’ great humor as well as his strong advocacy for social, environmental and ecological justice. Read all Read More

Israeli President remembers Pope Francis’ deep faith and compassion

Israeli President Isaac Herzog offers a message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his “deep faith and boundless compassion.” Read all Read More

Cardinal Hollerich: Pope Francis was a father, a living example

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich remembers Pope Francis and his legacy, particularly regarding the Synod of Bishops. Read all Read More

Cercas: First and foremost, Pope Francis was a priest

Spanish writer Javier Cercas, who has written a book on the Pope’s visit to Mongolia, reflects on the Pope’s humanity and legacy. Read all Read More

South Sudanese Cardinal Ameyu: ‘ We have lost a great man, our advocate’

The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan mourns the passing of Pope Francis and reflects on how he was the only voice in the international arena that continued to appeal… Read More

Cardinal Bo: ‘Pope Francis had profound respect for people of Asia’

In an interview in the wake of Pope Francis’ death, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar remembers the late Pope “as a loving and compassionate shepherd” whose “voice became our… Read More

Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay… Read More

Cardinal Parolin leads the Rosary at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

On Tuesday evening Cardinal Parolin leads the Rosary at Saint Mary Major, the second Rosary prayed in memory of Pope Francis at the Basilica. Read all Read More

Cardinal Re: We thank God for the gift of Pope Francis’ ministry

In Saint Peter’s Square, the Rosary on Tuesday evening was offered in suffrage for Pope Francis, who returned to the House of the Father on Easter Monday. Leading the Marian… Read More

Sr. Norma Pimentel remembers Pope Francis’ ‘I love you’

In an interview with Vatican News, Sr. Norma Pimentel remembers a dear friend, the late Pope Francis, and his heartfelt words to encourage her efforts to help the vulnerable people… Read More

What happens after the Pope dies?

The death of a Pope marks the beginning of a series of events that lead to the eventual start of a conclave and election of a new Successor of St.… Read More

General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican

The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period of prayer, reflection, and preparation following the death of Pope… Read More

Pope Francis’ final calm hours and the ‘thank you’ for returning to the Square

Among the final words of the Pope was a thank-you to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday… Read More

Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning. Read all Read More

The voice of laymen at FABC General Conference

Among those participating in the FABC General Conference in Bangkok are laymen who have been invited as guests. They too come from all over Asia. Their presence makes the People… Read More

Pope to Pontifical Institute ‘JP II’: family is not ideology

Addressing the Pontifical Theological Institute “John Paul II” for Marriage and the Family Sciences, Pope Francis highlights the need for the Church as well as the State “to listen and… Read More

Church prays for end to drought, hunger and insecurity in Kenya.

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops over the weekend led prayers for an end to drought, hunger, and insecurity facing parts of the country. This was at the ordination of the new Bishop… Read More

Pope meets French President Emmanuel Macron

Pope Francis meets with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, for their third private audience in the Vatican, and discusses the desire to promote peace in a world overtaken by… Read More

Calls for renewed hope and conviction on UN Day

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, reiterates a call for renewed hope and conviction in what humanity can achieve through solidarity, as the United Nations marks the 77th anniversary since its foundation… Read More

The heroic sacrifice of the Discalced Carmelites of Compiègne

In November 1792, a small group of Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne began reciting a prayer every day, offering themselves for the salvation of France. Their prayer was answered. Read… Read More

US records sharp uptick in migration inflows

The United States says record numbers of migrants have sought to cross the border in the year to September, as economic conditions in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba push would-be migrants… Read More

Humanitarian crisis spreads in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state

Violence continues in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state, where aid agencies say around a million people face famine. Read all Read More

G7 condemns Russia’s kidnapping of nuclear plant leadership

The Group of Seven (G7) of the world’s leading economies has condemned Russia’s alleged kidnapping of the leadership of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Their concern comes as Ukraine suffers… Read More

Pope calls for prayers for Ukraine, recalls World Mission Day

Speaking after the Angelus, Pope Francis recalls that today is World Mission Day, and he encourages us to support missionaries with prayer and concrete solidarity. He also invites us to… Read More

Pope prays for peace in Ethiopia, victims of flooding in Africa

At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis appeals to political leaders to find solutions for lasting peace in Tigray, and prays for victims of floods affecting various countries in Africa.… Read More

Pope Francis registers for the next World Youth Day in Lisbon

Assisted by young Portuguese university students presenting a tablet for him, Pope Francis at the Angleus on Sunday registers for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugual, August 2023.… Read More

Pope at Angelus: Be humble so that God may raise you up

In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel, Pope Francis underscores the importance of seeing and acknowledging our own weaknesses and the need to develop a humility of heart so that… Read More

Russian authorities order civilians to flee Ukraine region

Russian occupation authorities in a key Ukrainian city have ordered civilians to leave immediately as Ukraine’s counter-offensive against the Russian invasion of the country intensifies. The order came as Ukrainian… Read More

UN demands end to violence in Haiti

The UN Security Council is calling for an immediate end to violence in Haiti and is inflicting punitive sanctions against a notorious street gang leader. Read all Read More

Benedict XVI: Vatican II was both meaningful and necessary

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI sends a letter to an international symposium on “The Ecclesiology of Joseph Ratzinger” held at the US Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and upholds the importance… Read More

Caritas and Holy See at UNESCO to hold conference on women in leadership

Caritas Internationalis, in partnership with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNESCO, will hold a conference from 27-28 October on “The Full Face of Humanity: Women in… Read More

Pope: Bear witness on peripheries like Fr. Puglisi and St. Francis

Pope Francis meets with 250 members of Italy’s “Frontier Community”, and underscores the importance of living the Gospel and focusing on the Risen Christ in their outreach to disadvantaged youth,… Read More

Pope urges religious sisters to put relationship with Christ first

Pope Francis encourages Bridgettine and Comboni religious sisters to put Jesus first, to turn to Him constantly in Eucharistic Adoration, and to learn from the beautiful personal prayer of Pope… Read More

Parolin: ‘An Agreement on aspects essential to daily life of Church in China’

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin grants an interview to discuss the two-year renewal of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. Read all… Read More